Director's blog

In 2020 we’re celebrating 125 years since the National Trust was founded, on 12 January 1895. As we mark this milestone anniversary, our Director-General, Hilary McGrady reflects on the last 125 years and announces our big ambitions and future commitments.

This month, we opened our doors to many young people for the Discover! Creative Careers event, and introduced them to all the weird and wonderful jobs at the National Trust. Our Director of People and Legal Services, Tina Lewis, reflects on the event and how a career with us can go in so many directions.

It’s the week after the National Trust 2019 AGM on 19 October - our own 'Super Saturday' - and all feels calm, reflects Paul Boniface, Secretary of the National Trust, in our latest Director's blog.

John Orna-Ornstein, Director of Culture and Engagement, talks about how the National Trust will approach autumnal celebrations in the future. There's a bigger focus on culture, heritage and storytelling - for everyone.

Our Director-General, Hilary McGrady, recently spoke at Countryfile Live about how the National Trust is adapting to the challenges faced as a result of climate change. Young people stand at the forefront of this, with a new wave of people acting to change the way we approach environmental issues.

As Europe's largest conservation charity, we're committed to helping the UK achieve net zero emissions. That's why we have announced today that we're stopping investment in fossil fuel companies. Hilary McGrady, National Trust Director-General, tell us more about this decision.

National Trust Director-General Hilary McGrady recently visited Croome Court in Worcestershire for a special members-only event. Hilary shares her thoughts on the day with us.